From the brink of bankruptcy, during the post-COVID era five years ago, the South African Rugby Union is now the financially most stable organisation in the game.
Despite the financial fall-out of the failed bid to sell a stake in SARU to an American consortium, the Ackerley Sports Group, the organisation has stabilised enough to show a profit again.
The improved financial status of SARU was certainly aided by the fact that the Springboks are back-to-back World Cup champions.
However, SARU CEO Rian Oberholzer revealed that taking the Bok brand abroad is another important aspect of ensuring the country goes from being in the red to moving into the black.
The Springboks will play the All…
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Braai – a barbecue [brr-rye] Also known as a barbecue where steak, lamb chops and of course ‘boerewors’ is cooked on a grid over wood and flames. Add some salads, rolls and ‘melktert’ for dessert and you are set for a traditional South African braai.
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Bra / Bru – friend. This term is commonly used to call a friend, pal or buddy.